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2012 Battling
Bands
Saturday, February 4, 2012
at 6 p.m.
Markham Theatre for
Performing Arts
171 Town Centre Blvd. map
GREAT ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy a memorable evening of incredible entertainment and talent,
as young amateur bands compete for a GRAND PRIZE OF $5,000
at the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts.
Celebrity Judges and fans will vote to determine the 2012 winning band.
Top prize includes a
recording studio package.
Tickets: $15
Visit www.bfoyr.com
for details and registration forms.
Play in a band?– $5,000 in prizes will be won at the 2012 Battling Bands in support of youth programs by Bereaved Families ~ York Region
Bereaved Families ~ York Region is hosting the third 2012 Battling Bands
challenge on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts. Bands must register for the
challenge over the month of December and forms are available on-line at
www.bfoyr.com.
Bands are critiqued by a Committee and up to eight bands will be selected to enter the challenge. Funds raised at the event support youth
bereavement programs such as the “Missing Pieces Youth Workshop” and on-line support aimed at high school
students who are grieving the death of a loved one.
This year, Paul Carroll of Private Records Studio is not only a competition Judge, but is also leading the musical
side of the event, combining his expertise and mentoring through an encouraging and empowering environment.
Producer, Engineer, Musician, Singer and Songwriter, Paul’s unique and diverse background is evident in the
passion he will bring to the 2012 Battling Bands competition.
Through Paul’s 20 years of engineering expertise in everything from musicianship to technical know-how, he will
provide his leadership to assist the selected competing bands. His recommendations will make the difference to
the artists in standing out as a result of the mentoring and coaching session for each of the Bands which will be
hosted in January, 2012.
Paul has an interesting background and has worked with top artists from Los Angeles to Grammy winning music
scores and he is recognized as a leader in pushing the boundaries and creating breakthroughs in sound and
technique.
Born in Ireland, Paul moved to Saskatoon at the age of nine and by the completion of high school, he was adept
at playing nineteen instruments. At age 15 he was on the road and traveled with numerous bands across
Canada and in the next 5 years, had played more than 800 venues. During this period Paul also did a stint in
Los Angeles as a session musician. At age 20 Paul dedicated his service to work in Guyana in community
development and literacy training. Following this, he returned to Canada to complete his University education.
True to his passion, Paul continued in the music industry and after university he was audio master controller for
CBC Yellowknife and ran a recording studio. He went on to explore diverse projects such as producer,
contributing composer, engineer and performer in “The Passion of the Christ” score, which earned the movie an
Oscar nomination. Other ventures included the 2002 Gemini and Genie Award show, feature films both
domestic and international, short-films and television themes. In 2004, Paul performed as a drummer at the
Juno’s after touring with Canadian singer and songwriter, Bill Bourne, triple Juno Winner and eleven-time
nominee.
Paul continues working with rock bands to pop opera in the capacity of engineer and producer and has spent a
lifetime learning his craft. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to create works of excellence and
because of this commitment; Paul will be leading a one-on-one 2012 Battling Bands Mentoring Workshop which
will provide a valuable complimentary learning session for each of the 2012 competing bands.
Returning to the 2012 Battling Bands Competition, veteran Judges Joanne Wilder, weekday host and Al
Joynes, weekend host for Q107 FM Classic Rock. will once again join the competition, each bringing a wealth of musical and
industry experience to their important role as the 2012 Battling Bands official Judges and they will be joined by Paul
Carroll.
The final outcome of the winning and runner up Bands will be determined by a combination of the votes by the Judges
and the fans in the theatre audience. The more votes that are cast, the better your favourite Bands chance is to win the
grand prize. The prize package is $5,000 which consists of a $1,000 first prize cheque and $4,000 in professional
recording studio packages provided by Private Records Studio Inc. Tickets are only $15 for four hours of great music
and in support of Bereaved Families ~ York Region youth programs including “Missing Pieces”.
2012 Battling Bands Tickets are available at:
Long & McQuade Music ~ 9833 Highway 48, Markham
BFOYR ~ 17070 Yonge Street, Suite #203, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X4
BFOYR Online ~ Diane Humeniuk – bfoyr_info@bellnet.ca
Telephone ~ 905-898-6265 www.bfoyr.com
It is important to remember that teenage years are extremely challenging and many teens require bereavement
education and support to cope after experiencing the death of a friend or family member. The Bereaved Families ~
York Region is a registered not-for-profit charity providing programs and services for those grieving the death of a loved
one.
Registration & Information – www.bfoyr.com
Contact:
Diane Humeniuk
Community Engagement & Funding
bfoyr_info@bellnet.ca
905-898-6265
Bereaved Families York Region
17070 Yonge Street, Suite 203
2nd floor, Newmarket, ON., L3Y 8Z4
Phone: 905-898-6265
Fax: 905-898-5870
1-800-969-6904
www.bfoyr.com
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